The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 111mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD's 84mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD weighs 790g, which means it is 115g (12%) lighter than the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 which has a weight of 905g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.